Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart (Paperback) by Sarah Maclean

About the Book

Juliana Fiori refuses to play by society's rules. Her scandalous nature makes her a favorite subject of London's most practiced gossips--and precisely the kind of woman the Duke of Leighton wants far, "far" away from him. Until he discovers Juliana hiding in his carriage. Original.

Book Synopsis

She lives for passion.

Bold, impulsive, and a magnet for trouble, Juliana Fiori is no simpering English miss. She refuses to play by society's rules: she speaks her mind, cares nothing for the approval of the ton, and can throw a punch with remarkable accuracy. Her scandalous nature makes her a favorite subject of London's most practiced gossips . . . and precisely the kind of woman The Duke of Leighton wants far far away from him.

He swears by reputation.

Scandal is the last thing Simon Pearson has room for in his well-ordered world. The Duke of Disdain is too focused on keeping his title untainted and his secrets unknown. But when he discovers Juliana hiding in his carriage late one evening--risking everything he holds dear--he swears to teach the reckless beauty a lesson in propriety. She has other plans, however; she wants two weeks to prove that even an unflappable duke is not above passion.

From the Back Cover

She lives for passion.

Bold, impulsive, and a magnet for trouble, Juliana Fiori is no simpering English miss. She refuses to play by society's rules: she speaks her mind, cares nothing for the approval of the ton, and can throw a punch with remarkable accuracy. Her scandalous nature makes her a favorite subject of London's most practiced gossips . . . and precisely the kind of woman The Duke of Leighton wants far far away from him.

He swears by reputation.

Scandal is the last thing Simon Pearson has room for in his well-ordered world. The Duke of Disdain is too focused on keeping his title untainted and his secrets unknown. But when he discovers Juliana hiding in his carriage late one evening--risking everything he holds dear--he swears to teach the reckless beauty a lesson in propriety. She has other plans, however; she wants two weeks to prove that even an unflappable duke is not above passion.

Review Quotes

MacLean's devilishly fun debut novel is an absolute delight: rich in supple wit, suffused with sensuality, and enlivened with a wonderfully engaging cast of characters.--Booklist (starred review)

"Cleverly orchestrated and genuinely touching, 11 Scandals to Start is a treat from start to finish."--New York Journal of Books

An entertaining Regency debut.... The 19th-century clothes are luscious, the 21st-century sensibility is raunchy, and it's all implausible, escapist fun.--Publishers Weekly

MacLean has penned a fast-paced, funny tale with a marvelous cast of characters who captivate and enchant. This book should come with a warning: Once you start, you won't want to put it down!--Romantic Times BOOKclub

Sarah MacLean became an instant must-read author with Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake last year. Fourteen months and another two books later, that hasn't changed.--McClatchy-Tribune News

'Wow! What an amazing book about two people who are meant to be together, but need fate to intervene."--Eye on Romance

"Sarah MacLean has a gift that seems to get better with every book."--Night Owl Romance

Wow, what a great book! I love it. One of the best wrenching-heart scenes ever...Fabulous!--Eloisa James